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Nonagenarian's Suilven climbing challenge for NHS

16 April 2020
Nonagenarian's Suilven climbing challenge for NHS

Nonagenarian's Suilven climbing challenge for NHS

16 April 2020

A 90-year-old Sutherland woman is climbing the equivalent of Suilven to raise money for the NHS and Highland Hospice.


Sutherland hotelier 'humbled' at support for crowdfunder

16 April 2020
Sutherland hotelier 'humbled' at support for crowdfunder

Sutherland hotelier 'humbled' at support for crowdfunder

16 April 2020

Dornoch hotelier Colin Thompson is “stunned” at the success of a crowdfunder appeal he launched to save his business.


Dornoch gran's lockdown big birthday was day to remember

16 April 2020
Dornoch gran's lockdown big birthday was day to remember

Dornoch gran's lockdown big birthday was day to remember

16 April 2020

A Dornoch grandmother’s 80th birthday was a day to remember despite her being in coronavirus lockdown.


Former Sandhurst commandant hoists 'plague flag' outside his Littleferry home and vows it will fly until nation emerges from other side of pandemic

15 April 2020
Former Sandhurst commandant hoists 'plague flag' outside his Littleferry home and vows it will fly until nation emerges from other side of pandemic

Former Sandhurst commandant hoists 'plague flag' outside his Littleferry home and vows it will fly until nation emerges from other side of pandemic

15 April 2020

A retired army general has hoisted the Yellow Jack - the international quarantine flag - outside his home in Sutherland.


Dornoch hotelier launches crowdfunder offering vouchers redeemable later, to help business survive coronavirus

15 April 2020
Dornoch hotelier launches crowdfunder offering vouchers redeemable later, to help business survive coronavirus

Dornoch hotelier launches crowdfunder offering vouchers redeemable later, to help business survive coronavirus

15 April 2020

The operators of a historic Dornoch hotel issued a desperate plea for help to prevent the business going under as a result of the pandemic.


Restaurant and hotel cook up a storm to help those self-isolating in Sutherland communities

14 April 2020
Restaurant and hotel cook up a storm to help those self-isolating in Sutherland communities

Restaurant and hotel cook up a storm to help those self-isolating in Sutherland communities

14 April 2020

Businesses in East Sutherland are doing their bit to support their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Generous response to fundraiser for Cambusavie Unit

14 April 2020
Generous response to fundraiser for Cambusavie Unit

Generous response to fundraiser for Cambusavie Unit

14 April 2020

A fundraiser has been overwhelmed by the response to her appeal for donations to buy items for patients at a Sutherland care unit for older people.


Sutherland Agricultural Society cancels 2020 county show due to pandemic

13 April 2020
Sutherland Agricultural Society cancels 2020 county show due to pandemic

Sutherland Agricultural Society cancels 2020 county show due to pandemic

13 April 2020

It is the showcase event of the season in the county and has run for nearly 70 years but now it too has fallen victim to the pandemic.


Rogart elects a new community council

13 April 2020
Rogart elects a new community council

Rogart elects a new community council

13 April 2020

A small Sutherland community has finally formed a community council after failing at the first attempt and a delay due to coronavirus.


Woodland Trust closes car park at Sutherland wood as pandemic continues

09 April 2020
Woodland Trust closes car park at Sutherland wood as pandemic continues

Woodland Trust closes car park at Sutherland wood as pandemic continues

09 April 2020

The car park at a popular recreation area in Sutherland has been closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.


Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

08 April 2020
Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

Hearts and rainbows as Sutherland shows support for NHS

08 April 2020

They are symbols of love and hope that cheer the heart and foster a sense of solidarity in this time of coronavirus crisis.


Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

07 April 2020
Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

Heartfelt light tribute at Lairg to those in coronavirus front line

07 April 2020

A Christmas lights group in a small Sutherland community has made its own distinctive tribute to front line workers.


Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

07 April 2020
Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

07 April 2020

Alladale Wilderness Reserve is hoping it will shortly put out the welcome mat for a third litter in as many years of near pure bred wildcat kittens.


Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

07 April 2020
Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

Virtual MacGruer exhibition turns into tribute to 'gem of a man'

07 April 2020

A move to stage a virtual exhibition of a well-known Golspie artist has taken off.


LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

06 April 2020
LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

LONG READ: Helmsdale rev's trip to Bangladesh 'bandit country'

06 April 2020

Helmsdale’s Rev Roddy Macrae made it into Bangladesh with Mission International’s Hugh Henderson before lockdown. Here is his story.


Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

06 April 2020
Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

Coronavirus crisis prompts Stoer photographer to offer images free to bring cheer to NHS wards

06 April 2020

An photographer from north west Sutherland is offering copies of his stunning images free of charge to NHS hospitals during the pandemic.


North Sutherland recycling group begins making face shields

04 April 2020
North Sutherland recycling group begins making face shields

North Sutherland recycling group begins making face shields

04 April 2020

An enterprising north Sutherland group is contributing to the fight against Covid-19 by making protective face wear.


International support props up Sutherland golf course after pandemic plunges it into financial 'black hole'

03 April 2020
International support props up Sutherland golf course after pandemic plunges it into financial 'black hole'

International support props up Sutherland golf course after pandemic plunges it into financial 'black hole'

03 April 2020

An upsurge of support from across the globe is propping up a Sutherland golf course in danger of financial collapse because of coronavirus.


Have you a Steve MacGruer painting? – virtual exhibition of Golspie artist's work

01 April 2020
Have you a Steve MacGruer painting? – virtual exhibition of Golspie artist's work

Have you a Steve MacGruer painting? – virtual exhibition of Golspie artist's work

01 April 2020

AN on-line Golspie community group is attempting to lighten its followers’ mood during the coronavirus pandemic.


UK Science Minister backs Sutherland spaceport project

31 March 2020
UK Science Minister backs Sutherland spaceport project

UK Science Minister backs Sutherland spaceport project

31 March 2020

The UK Government has said it is fully behind plans to develop a £17.3 million spaceport in Sutherland.


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